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Resolution of Criminal Case Leads to Release of Winning Monies to Rightful
Owners

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 20, 2003) -- Arlington Park racetrack, host
site of the 2002 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, has been
authorized to distribute the winning pool monies from the Breeders' Cup
Ultra Pick 6 wager to the customers who correctly selected five of six
winning horses and hold a total of 78 valid winning tickets. The
announcement was made jointly today by Arlington Park President Clifford C.
Goodrich and D.G. Van Clief Jr., president of Breeders' Cup Limited and vice
chairman of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association ("NTRA").

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York today
authorized the release of the funds, following the sentencings of Chris
Harn, Derrick Davis and Glen DaSilva. The three co-defendants pleaded
guilty to federal charges of tampering with wagers placed on the Breeders'
Cup Ultra Pick 6 and other racing events in order to guarantee winning
pay-offs. Federal officials investigating the case ordered all unpaid
Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 pool monies frozen in late October 2002. Those
funds have been held in escrow by Arlington Park in an interest-bearing
account.

"With the official release of the funds, Arlington Park is now in
the process of contacting customers known to have valid five-of-six winning
tickets to ensure the accurate and prompt distribution of the remaining
Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 pool monies," said Goodrich. "The Arlington Park
staff will work with both customers individually and each racetrack, OTB or
account wagering operator who sold winning tickets to answer questions they
may have and arrange the most expeditious method of payment. We are eager to
see these winnings distributed to the rightful owners and appreciate the
patience and understanding demonstrated by our customers throughout this
process."

"Protecting our customers and ensuring that the rightful winners
received payment has been our top priority from the start," said Van Clief.
"The individuals charged with manipulating the Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6
have been prosecuted and will be punished. We can now resolve this matter
permanently for our customers who have waited patiently. We regret the delay
they encountered as the legal case was adjudicated."

Each $2 winning wager pays $43,937.60, which includes any winning
payments previously made to customers with valid five-of-six tickets.
Customers holding valid five-of-six tickets will be paid a proportionate
share of the net public pool and accrued interest based upon their specific
wager(s). All winning wagers are subject to applicable pari-mutuel taxes,
surcharges or fees incurred within the jurisdiction where the ticket(s) was
purchased. As of the close of business on March 19, 2003, the remaining
Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 pool monies to be distributed, including accrued
interest of $19,459.43 ($249.48 per $2 winning ticket), equaled
$3,087,281.03.

Arlington Park will also contact simulcast outlets that sold valid
five-of-six winning tickets to inform them of the payment process.

The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horseracing interests, including the
American Quarter Horse Association, charged with increasing popularity of
horseracing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The
NTRA and Breeders' Cup Limited also conduct the Breeders' Cup World
Thoroughbred Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships
consisting of eight races and $13 million in purses and awards and the
Breeders' Cup Stakes Program. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and
New York City. NTRA press releases appear on the NTRA Web site, ntra.com.

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